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SUMMARY:CMMOTA 2025 AB Fall Education Conference!!!
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: September 20 & 21\, 2025 at Fantasyland Hotel & Conference Centre. 17700-87 Ave Edmonton\, AB T5T 4V4 \nWe are very excited to welcome you to our Fall Conference taking place in Edmonton! We have an amazing line up of instructors and courses! Come join us and your fellow colleagues this September! Price does not include hotels or meals. \nAll courses are In Person. \nCOURSE OPTIONS: \nClinical Buccal Massage: Specialized Intraoral Techniques for Jaw and Facial Dysfunction: 4 CEC’s Member Price: $174\, Non-Member Price: $224 Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 Instructed by Heather Kew with Pure Lotus Massage Therapeutics Time – 8:00am – 12:00pm. \nMore Information \nIn this 4-hour practical course\, participants will explore advanced intraoral massage techniques specifically designed to address jaw pain\, facial tension\, and TMJ dysfunction. You’ll learn precise buccal methods to release tight facial muscles\, alleviate chronic discomfort\, and enhance functional mobility in your clients. Emphasis will be placed on safe and effective intraoral protocols\, patient comfort\, clinical integration\, and contraindications. Expand your clinical toolkit and set your practice apart by mastering these transformative buccal massage techniques. \nCourse Highlights: \n\nIn-depth intraoral anatomy review and safety guidelines\nPrecision techniques for targeted muscle release (masseter\, buccinator\, temporalis)\nHands-on practice for confident integration into treatment\nStrategies for effective client communication and consent\nClinical considerations\, including contraindications and special populations\n\n\nHeather's Bio \nHeather Kew is a Registered Massage Therapist\, Medical Aesthetician\, and Clinic Owner with more than 20 years of experience in the Health and Wellness and Spa industries. Since completing her Massage training in 2005 and her Advanced Medical Aesthetics training in 2009\, she has been treating clients in both clinical and spa environments\, including managing internationally recognized Spas in Canada. \nHeather is extremely passionate about moving Massage Therapy forward through education and advocacy and has been involved as the President of the Massage Therapists Association of Alberta (Past)\, the Secretary of the Transitional Council of the College of Massage Therapists of Alberta (Past)\, a board member of the Canadian Massage Therapists Alliance (Past)\, and a Massage Therapy representative on the Motor Vehicle Collision Task Force for Alberta. \nHeather currently teaches manual therapists across North America how to confidently\, effectively\, and safely treat with advanced techniques that will save their hands and extend their careers. Heather can be found baking a mean batch of chocolate chip cookies with her two kids when she is not teaching or treating clients. \n\n  \nKinetic Cupping Integration: Movement and Rehabilitative Exercise- based Techniques: 4 CEC’s Member Price: $174\, Non-Member Price: $224 Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 Instructed by Heather Kew with Pure Lotus Massage Therapeutics Time – 1:00pm – 5:00pm. \nMore Information \nThis dynamic 4-hour course takes cupping therapy to a new therapeutic level by integrating active and passive movements alongside rehabilitative exercises. Participants will learn to effectively combine cupping with functional movement patterns\, enhancing therapeutic outcomes for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Through interactive demonstrations and practical application\, you’ll gain the skills to address pain\, improve mobility\, and support rehabilitation and injury prevention in your practice. \nCourse Highlights: \n\nFundamentals of kinetic cupping and evidence-based clinical applications\nActive\, passive\, and functional rehabilitative cupping protocols\nHands-on training integrating cups with therapeutic exercises\nStrategies for improving client mobility\, flexibility\, and overall function\nPractical guidelines for treatment planning\, progression\, and client education\n\nIf you have no previous Cupping training\,  you must take the Foundations of Cupping: Essential Theory course at: https://pure-lotus-massage.thinkific.com/order?ct=d745d46a-8989-4815-8a89-36f5fa249907. \nPrice of suction cups is not included in the price.  \n\nHeather's Bio \nHeather Kew is a Registered Massage Therapist\, Medical Aesthetician\, and Clinic Owner with more than 20 years of experience in the Health and Wellness and Spa industries. Since completing her Massage training in 2005 and her Advanced Medical Aesthetics training in 2009\, she has been treating clients in both clinical and spa environments\, including managing internationally recognized Spas in Canada. \nHeather is extremely passionate about moving Massage Therapy forward through education and advocacy and has been involved as the President of the Massage Therapists Association of Alberta (Past)\, the Secretary of the Transitional Council of the College of Massage Therapists of Alberta (Past)\, a board member of the Canadian Massage Therapists Alliance (Past)\, and a Massage Therapy representative on the Motor Vehicle Collision Task Force for Alberta. \nHeather currently teaches manual therapists across North America how to confidently\, effectively\, and safely treat with advanced techniques that will save their hands and extend their careers. Heather can be found baking a mean batch of chocolate chip cookies with her two kids when she is not teaching or treating clients. \n\n  \nHybrid Remedial Stone Therapy: Essential Skills and Clinical Integration: 7 CEC’s Member Price: $300\, Non-Member Price: $374 Sunday\, September 21\, 2025. Instructed by Heather Kew with Pure Lotus Massage Therapeutics Time – 9:00am – 5:00pm. \nMore Information \nThis hybrid course offers a comprehensive approach to remedial stone therapy\, blending convenient online theory with intensive hands-on skill development. You’ll master advanced therapeutic applications of both hot and cold stones\, effectively addressing chronic pain\, inflammation\, and functional restrictions. Gain confidence in integrating remedial stone techniques into clinical treatments to deliver enhanced therapeutic outcomes. \nCourse Highlights: \n\nOnline modules covering detailed stone therapy theory\, benefits\, and safety protocols\nIntensive hands-on practice focusing on remedial applications of hot and cold stones\nAdvanced protocols for managing chronic pain\, tension\, inflammation\, and recovery\nTechniques for seamless integration of stone therapy into existing clinical treatments\nClient assessment\, contraindications\, and best practices for clinical excellence\n\nPrice of hot stones are not included in the price of the course.  \n\nHeather's Bio \nHeather Kew is a Registered Massage Therapist\, Medical Aesthetician\, and Clinic Owner with more than 20 years of experience in the Health and Wellness and Spa industries. Since completing her Massage training in 2005 and her Advanced Medical Aesthetics training in 2009\, she has been treating clients in both clinical and spa environments\, including managing internationally recognized Spas in Canada. \nHeather is extremely passionate about moving Massage Therapy forward through education and advocacy and has been involved as the President of the Massage Therapists Association of Alberta (Past)\, the Secretary of the Transitional Council of the College of Massage Therapists of Alberta (Past)\, a board member of the Canadian Massage Therapists Alliance (Past)\, and a Massage Therapy representative on the Motor Vehicle Collision Task Force for Alberta. \nHeather currently teaches manual therapists across North America how to confidently\, effectively\, and safely treat with advanced techniques that will save their hands and extend their careers. Heather can be found baking a mean batch of chocolate chip cookies with her two kids when she is not teaching or treating clients. \n\n  \nViva Las Vagus: 14 CEC’s Member Price: $600\, Non-Member Price: $700. Saturday & Sunday\, September 20 & 21\, 2025 Instructed by Dawn Sharman. Time – 8:30am – 4:30pm. \nMore Information Here \nUpon Completion the Participants will have gained the following: \nAn understanding of the anatomy\, physiology and pathologies involving the Vagus Nerve\nAnatomical structural Implications and considerations for vagus nerve therapy\nConfidence with manual skills for assessments and treatments and demonstration of home care\nAwareness of the Vagus Nerve trends happening now for over the last 5 years\nComprehension of the multiple Vagus Nerve Theories that have evolved over the past 20 years\nA thorough understanding of the Enteric Nervous System and the Social Engagement System involving vagus nerve therapy\nA new passion for assessment and treatment of the Vagus Nerve to support the health goals of patients\nEnhanced self-care on the Practitioners behalf of their own Vagus Nerve health. \nWelcome Dawn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEIFoOMrntA \n\nDawn's Bio \nDawn graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) in 1999 and became a BC Registered Massage Therapist the same year. Her 26-year career as an RMT has included instructing massage therapy\, treating patients of all ages\, participating as a Surveyor for the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation\, and offering professional Continuing Education Credits to fellow colleagues. \nRecently Dawn graduated from the two-year Body Intelligence Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Program and is the owner of Opal Therapeutics Clinic where treatments include:\n– Massage therapy with osteopathic influences\n– Visceral releases\n– Craniosacral therapy\n– Lymphatic drainage\n– Myofascial work\n– Osteo-articulations\n– Nervous system resets\, involving the CNS\, cranial nerves and in particular the Vagus Nerve \n\n  \nMyoskeletal Alignment Techniques for the Upper and Lower Body: 14 CEC’s Member Price: $600\, Non-Member Price: $700. Saturday & Sunday\, September 20 & 21\, 2025 Instructed by Nathan Fay with Freedom From Pain Institute Time – 8:00am – 5:00pm. \nMore Information Here! \nIn this two day workshop\, you will learn innovative Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® for chronic: \n\nHead & neck pain\nDowager’s hump and forward head postures\nShoulder Mobilizations\nFoot and ankle injuries\nLow back\, protective muscle spasm\, sacroiliac and piriformis sciatica\n\nOur goal is to enhance your skills\, improve your results\, and build your practice to a level of excellence that goes beyond the standard expectation of what can be achieved through traditional bodywork training. Be prepared for outstanding results\, even with long standing chronic conditions! \nUpgrade your skills\, increase referrals and elevate your clients to a new state of health… the MAT way! \nWelcome Nate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2_n7UQXNKY. \n\nNathan's Bio \nNate Fay has been an LMT for nearly 20 years. He is the owner of Hazardville Wellness\, a multi-practitioner wellness center in Connecticut. He loves working with clients using the ART of MAT to help them get better faster. Nathan is a Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT)®\, MAT educator and holds a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Therapy. He has been teaching internationally for the Freedom from Pain Institute since 2020. Nathan’s workshops are highly regarded with feedback from students like: “Nate’s classes are very educational. He presents the material in an easy to understand way. He has a lighthearted sense of humor that makes his classes a lot of fun!” \n\n  \nRefund Policy: \nFull refund 45 days prior to the event (less fees).\n50% refund 30 days prior to the event.\nNo refund 14 days prior to the event. \nHotel Information \nFantasyland Hotel is pleased to offer Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapist Assn an “open block”. Rooms are available as part of the hotel’s general inventory\, on a first-come first-serve basis\, subject to availability. \nThe rate for Fantasyland Hotel for your group is $229.00 (Fri/Sat) ** per night for a Superior Room\, plus 4% provincial room tax and 5% GST. Rates are based on single or double occupancy. Triple and quadruple accommodations are only available in certain room types. The additional cost over double occupancy is $20.00 per person\, per day. The Fantasyland Hotel allows a maximum of four (4) adults per guestroom\, where more than two (2) guests are allowed. Children under the age of 18 years\, sharing a room with their parent(s)\, stay at no charge. All other room types are subject to an upgrade fee. \nReservations must be made by 08/20/2025 to receive the discounted rate. This rate is extended to Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapist Assn for the event dates of 09/19/2025 – 09/21/2025. \nIndividual Reservations can be made by contacting our Hotel Reservations Department directly at (780)444-5541 or toll-free 1-800-737-3783. Callers MUST mention they are attending the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapist Assn event to receive the negotiated rate. They may also provide the Group Code number 3317946.\n**Rate is subject to change based on hotel occupancy and availability at the time of booking a reservation. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Fantasyland Hotel & Conference Centre\, 17700-87 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
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SUMMARY:CMMOTA 2024 AB Spring Education Conference!!!
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: May 5 & 6\, 2024 at Fantasyland Hotel & Conference Centre. 17700-87 Ave Edmonton\, AB T5T 4V4 \nAll courses are In Person. \nCOURSE OPTIONS: \n K-Taping Women’s Health: 14 CEC’s Member Price: $525\, Non-Member Price: $625 Sunday & Monday\, May 5 & 6\, 2024 Instructed by Sabrina Silla with OrthoCanada Time – 8:00am – 4:00pm. \nMore Information \nK-Taping for Women’s Health is a two-day\, practical application course in women’s health K-Taping techniques. The course begins with an overview of the theory and purpose of the K-Taping practical applications and the history of the K-Taping Academy. \nPractical taping includes a demonstration and practice of each of the techniques used in the K-Taping method. Muscle techniques include ways to relax or increase stimulation of muscles. Ligament stability applications are used for joint and tendon support as well as the relief of trigger point pain. The functional correction and fascial correction techniques can be used in the treatment of Women’s Health dysfunctions such as pelvic instability. Lymphatic drainage techniques have been shown to provide relief of swelling during pregnancy\, post operatively and in lymphedema care. \nSpecific Taping Techniques included in this course are: \n\nLumbar and neck muscle relaxation\nSacral iliac joint support\nCarpal tunnel symptom relief for cases caused by both mechanical problems and pregnancy.\nAbdominal support techniques during pregnancy.\nPostural correction application.\nTreatment of edema during pregnancy\, post surgical and lymphedema cases.\nTape applications for instability of the pubic symphysis.\nIntroduction and uses of Cross Tape.\nPostnatal recovery of the uterus and abdominal pain/cramping.\nColon K-Taping to help ease constipation post surgically and with travel.\nDiscussion and demonstration on techniques for : breast engorgement; mastitis; scar taping techniques for post cesarean section; and other post surgery cases.\nSuggestions for taping of a diastasis recti.\nTransverse abdominus stimulation and core stability exercises.\nTaping for relief of dysmenorrhea.\nTaping to improve bladder control.\nTaping to assist patients with pelvic organ prolapse.\nTaping for post mastectomy edema.\n\nIncluded in the price is a K-Taping kit that includes K-Tape for the course. \n\nIASTM – Upper & Lower Body: 14 CEC’s Member Price: $525\, Non-Member Price: $625 Sunday & Monday\, May 5-6\, 2024. Presented by Dr. Nikita Vizniak with the Prohealthsys. Time – 8:30am – 4:30pm. \nMore Information \nThis course is currently 90% sold out!! Don’t delay\, get your tickets today! \nThis hands-on Seminar has two modules that take two\, 7hr days to complete: \n\n Lower Body (back\, hip\, thigh\, gastrosoleus\, plantar fascia)\nUpper Body (back\, neck\, shoulder\, forearm\, carpal tunnel).\n\nWe discuss IASTM\, application\, soft tissue healing principles\, review of the literature and application in practice for the Lower and Upper Body. \nLearn in a fun\, interactive environment where you can many instruments to make your treatments easier and more effective. Save your hands! \nEvidence-informed content on pain science\, anatomy\, physiology\, tissue-specific assessment\, pain referral patterns\, injury healing\, multidisciplinary person-centered best-practices\, and treatment options. Including manual therapy\, biopsychosocial influences/contextual factors\, language/terminology modification to influence outcomes and case studies. \nStop with cookie-cutter techniques and start critical thinking and application. See how IASTM is an extension of your body that will give you renewed confidence in skills to use in practice. Anatomy\, Assessment\, Action. \nCheck out this video for more information: https://youtu.be/gY5QldX3TN8?si=0d7ar_cOlG7lCJeh \nIASTM tools are extra. They will be available for the course and you will have the option to purchase after the course. \n\nAcupressure & Meridian Massage: 14 CEC’s Member Price: $525\, Non-Member Price: $625. Sunday & Monday\, May 5 & 6\, 2024 Instructed by Dr. Jesse Reynolds with AIM Online Education Time – 9:00am – 5:00pm. \nMore Information \nIn this two-day course\, students will be introduced to theoretical concepts and practical massage techniques fundamental to the ancient teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Lectures will include a discussion of our modern day understanding of myofascial lines\, the 12 major meridians\, acupoints\, and how to incorporate acupressure and meridian massage into an existing practice. In the practical portion\, students will learn how to locate 100 different acupoints\, in addition to 17 different acupressure and meridian massage techniques. Assessment and homecare will also be discussed\, in addition to a demonstration of self-care techniques (to be used on yourself and to share with your clients) and a comprehensive acupressure treatment for stress reduction. \n\nRefund Policy: \nFull refund 45 days prior to the event (less fees).\n50% refund 30 days prior to the event.\nNo refund 14 days prior to the event.
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